November 08, 2006

Breakfast is a much neglected meal. During the weekdays , most of us usually grab some cereal or toast with a glass of juice and a hasty cup of coffee before we start our routine work! We are all at home for the weekend, relaxed and sleeping in, wake up around 10am, hungry as heck ,right?:) So I thought, why not cook a variety of dishes to give you some ideas for Brunch! I know it's little too early for planning for weekend brunch but hey,I am doing all the thinking to make it easy for you:)You can always dream at your work place on a wednesday for weekend brunch,can't you?:)Shhh...don't cry now,ya hear!..I know y'all want to smack me up the head for posting these on a weekday:D:D Deeeeep breaths now..yessss, that's it!!!! Phew!:))

Look what Isha Reddy from Australia, a would be Dentist,took time to create! See "foodie's hope" on the chef hat? So sweet! Thank you darling Isha!! I love it!! Hugz to you :))

Here are: some veg and non-veg dishes. You can skip meat and make it veg, or get creative and improvise on your own to make a decent meal combining breakfast and lunch to create a great and delightfully informal brunch! They also make a quick weekday lunch or dinner as well when you come home tired, and would want a quick meal! Enjoy and let me know how did you like them.These recipes are mostly for two servings, double it if you need more.These are also perfect for all you single souls out there with big appetite:)) Enjoy my style brunch dishes!

Let me start with a quick Indian brunch:This is a breakfast dish, a Indian version of scrambled eggs with what else but Indian spices and served with toasted bread slices:)

How To:1. Heat 1tbsp butter, add 1/2 big onion chopped, 1 garlic minced, 1/2 cup each of cubed carrots,green beans, potatoes, broccoli, spinach ,peas if you like and saute all until soft,almost cooked.Add 3 cups of veg stock/broth or water,1 tomato chopped,1 can 15oz chick peas and boil for 5-10 mins.Turn down the heat.2. Season with lemon-pepper or just pepper, 1 tsp cumin pd, some parsley,1/4 tsp each dry Thyme and Rosemary or any herbs you like.Salt if needed,stock has salt already.If you use water,go ahead and add salt.Simmer until butter shows on top.3.Serve in a bowl garnished with fresh dill or chives and with a crusty roll to scoop up all that soupy goodness!:)

A Cool Cucumber-yoghurt Soup for a hot day:

How To:1.Cut an end piece og one cucumber,peel and seed the rest,cut into cubes and put that in a blender.Chop 2tbsp red or white onion, peel,chop 1 garlic add to the blender with cucumber and make into a paste with little yoghurt first.2. When everything is smooth, add 1 cup fat free yoghurt,4 tbsp fat free sour cream,salt and pepper, few mint leaves and dill leaves and blend again.3. Serve in a bowl garnished with some chives,saved cucumber pieces and a dash of pepper freshly ground.You can add some croutons if you wish for texture. That's it.

For fritters:1. Mix 1/4 cup each rice flour and plain flour,1/8 tsp baking pd,1/4 tsp salt,1/2 tsp cumin pd,1/2 tsp coriander seeds pd,1 tsp lemon juice,1 egg is optinal, 1 cup corn kernels,canned is okay,2 tbsp each chopped cilantro and spring onions, mix with a fork adding just water to make a thick batter.2. Heat a non-stick pan,rub some butter, add 1 tbsp of batter and flatten to a 3" circle.cook until golden both sides and serve with tangy sauce.

Mini Meatloaf stuffed with boiled Eggs and cheesy steak potato fries:

How To:For Cheese Fries: Bake 1/2lb steak potato fries in the oven until crisp and golden, sprinkle 1 cup Cheddar or any cheese you like on top and 1 tsp of any Mrs.Dash spice,put in the oven just until it melts.Take it out.For Meatloaf:1. Hard boil 2 eggs,peel the shell and keep aside.Preheat the oven to 375F.2. Mix 1lb ground beef or any meat you like,1 beaten egg, 1tbsp Worcestershire sauce,1/4 cup mix of minced onions ,grated carrots and green bell pepper,2-3tbsp bread crumbs, 2tbsp tomato sauce or ketchup ,salt and pepper well.3. Spray a 6x4 loaf pan and line with foil,fill halfway with meat.Place two whole eggs sideways and fill up with meat again to cover it completely.Spoon some ketchup on top and put in the oven, bake for 50-60 mins.3. Let it stand for 10 mins and cut into four slices cutting into the egg inside.4. Serve with cheesy fries and tomato slices.Veg version: Use mashed potatoes and veggies with spices and place Koftas inside!

English Muffins topped with Egg salad and Salsa Chicken:

Toast 4 halves of 2 English muffins until crisp,keep aside.

Egg salad: Mix 2 hard boiled chopped roughly, 1-2tbsp Mayonnaise, 1 tbsp green spring onion, 1 tsp relish (optional),salt , pepper well and pile up on two halved and toasted slices of English muffins equally,splash some hot sauce and serve with a hot cup of coffee. You can use tuna or salmon flakes instead of eggs.

Salsa Chicken: Slice one big chicken breast in two and then slice each piece into two crossways to make 4 thin slices. Heat some butter in a non-stick skillet and place 4 pieces of chicken ,cook both sides until cooked and golden, add salt and pepper.Place a square pieces of any cheese on muffin slices ,broil until it melts, place two chicken pieces and top with salsa or any spices you like,some parsley or oregano. Serve with salad.

A Savory Pastrami and Provolone French Toast and a sweet Cream Cheese and Strawberry French Toast :

HOw To:

Sweet first: Heat a non-stick skillet,apply little butter.Beat 1-2 eggs with 1 tsp sugar pd,2 tbsp milk, 1/2tsp cinnamon pd on a plate and use it to soak the sweet French toast. Mix 1/4 cup cream cheese with 1/2tbsp sugar and apply on a thick slice of Cinnamon-raisin bread, and a layer of any jam you like,cover with another slice,press to seal.Dip in egg mixture for few seconds each side and carefully lift and place it on the skillet.Fry until golden both sides and cut into half and serve sprinkled with sugar powder.

Savory Next: Beat 1-2 eggs with 1tbsp milk, salt and any herbs or spices you like and keep aside. With 2 slices any plain bread, place slices of Pastrami slices or any meat, slice of Provolone or any some relish or sauce inside,cover with another slice,press. Soak in savory egg mix and toast both sides to golden and cut in half and serve with some olives or salad.You can skip soaking in egg mix for this , just fry in little butter on both sides.

How To:1. Grill 2 6-8" Tortilla until crisp.Take it out ,sprinkle 3 tbsp grated Colby and Monterey cheese and cool.Place Tortilla on a plate and start to build layers.2. To build the layers, apply 3-4 tbsp of re-fried beans or ground beef chili on the top of the melted cheese to cover the Tortilla ,sprinkle chopped lettuce,chopped tomato or 2 tbsp hot salsa, onion pieces,cilantro,few jalapenos,dollops of sour cream.3. Sprinkle some salt and cheese again if you like and serve with Guacamole` on the side. Enjoy the delicious seven layer Taco.To make Guacamole`:Take one big ripe Haas Avocado,peel and seed.Add to the blender with 1-2 tsp lemon juice to prevent discoloration.Add 1 garlic or 1/2 tsp garlic pd,some cilantro,1/2 chopped onion,salt,1-3 jalapenos and blend just enough to mix everything to a rough paste or just mash all these with a fork in a bowl for authentic looking Guacamole.You could also add tomato pieces and 1/2 tsp cumin pd as optional additions.Take out in a bowl and serve with Tortilla chips or slather some on open faced tacos.

Cornish Pasties ( Makes about 6 Pasties)For the crust,you Need:2 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 tsp salt1/2 c shortening (crisco )1/8 cup milk, just enough to form the doughFor the filling:You Need:1/2 - 1 lb lean, tender sirloin, 1 medium Rutabaga1 medium onion2-3 large carrots1-2 large red potatoesSeasonings:Any spices or/and herbs you likesalt and pepperbutterEggwash for baking:1 whole egg or egg white mixed with 2-3 Tbsp water How to:Preheat oven to 350 F.1. Mix flour and salt. Now add in the shortening and mix with your fingertips until it looks crumbly. Add milk, little by little just enough to get a firm dough. Divide the into 6 pieces equally and cover the dough to prevent drying and keep it aside.2. Cut the sirloin 1/4" pieces, and cut peeled vegetables into uniform size,about 1/4" pieces as well .You can cook vegs for 5 mins in the microwave with little water until little tender so you don't have to worry about whether they are cooked in the oven, specially the Rutabagas. Making sure you don't have any liquid with meat or veggies, mix all the ingredients with any spices , herbs you like ,salt and pepper to taste. Divide into 6 portions.3. Roll out a dough ball to 1/4" thick circle about 8" in diameter.Place these on a baking sheet lined with wax paper .Put one portion of filling,a pat of butter, fold one half over and seal both edges with water and press with fork to seal. Brush with egg wash all over the pasties. Prick the top with fork to make tiny holes. Repeat with the remaining dough balls.4. Bake for 50mins to 1 hour or until the crust is golden. Cool on a wire rack.Serve hot or cold with any sauce you like.

No, I did not make all these dishes in one day but a collection of what I cooked during the last few weeks!! I am not THAT crazy :D:D Enjoy!! Have a great weekend and cook some of these brunch dishes and see you all next week!:)

Posted by
Asha

133 comments:

jayakarthik
said...

Hi ashathats too many dishes for a day :))feeling hungry after looking into these wonderful dishesi hope u got my comment earlier in moong dal

Oh..too many to bear..just got up from bed and straight to u'r blog, now after seeing theses dishes, feeling so hungry..there is nothing to eat other than cereal now..:))got to cook atleast one of the above...Thanks...

Hope you do , Mahesh! One at time per day! No hurry :D Good morning , btw!!It's almost lunch time here!:)

Thank you rp! I love those pics of lake, how beautiful they are at this time of the yr!!I love fall. Enjoy!!:))

Hey, glad I could help ,Sanjay! You are my kind of guy unlike John there:D I would have loved to have as my nieghbour too:)) You would have invited yourself over to my home often, let's be honest here:D I don't mind though. Have fun feeding the crowd!;)

Yes I did,Jaya and answered it too! Thank you so much for your help.I will do it when I get some time. Make these one at a time during the weekends, lot of ideas!Enjoy!

sra, thank you! Actually,changed the place this time for photos.It's my dining room now.Wide space,less bright than the old spot:) Food photos came out good.Lake is natural light,who can beat that but God:D:D I love how it looks, was a little cloudy day but looks like Heaven!:)

Hello old and fat John!Did you really read my recipes?! Where is the Chl.in veg soups, half an egg in meat loaf, 2 eggs per week in Bhurgi,in Taco,chicken dishes,1 egg in salad,?! Eat my grub and you live a little longer..:)These are for brunch,you eat them once or twice a week and make one or two dishes at a time per week!Btw,your JD & ciggies will kill you faster than my food, bhai:D and oh! your salt and pepper rice too, of starvation and malnutrition!!Have fun!:OAnyway, did you check my response at Nee's?:D Are you having "fun" with your "mate" in Sweden?:D:D

Asha, you have outdone yourself with this post!! Hmm, I know you will ask why we aren't blogging recently...just too much work at school as finals r approaching. However, we satisfy our urge to blog by visiting your site often(:-).-Divya

Mahesh you are quick girl!:)) Glad you had my breakfast,perfect timing , wasn't it?:D So who won in ur state, your fav?

Hi Divya! That's okay darling, take your time and study.Blog will be there always.Thanks for taking time to visit though:)) Good luck with ur exams!Chaya, you too!

Nav, Hi! Thank you and super duper lady would be fine:D:D No, actually when I cook, I take photos just in case and when I can I just gather them all like this.One dish at a time is boring:) Enjoy and yes, Ashville at this time is heaven on earth too! I love it!!

Thanks Meena!I just got that cookbook you mentioned once in your post 'Shahnad..!' It's great,thank you for letting me know.Enjoy the the dishes..:))

Soups are delicious, Lakshmi.Hope you try them. Who doesn't like open faced Tacos,that was my dinner last night.YUM!!Thank you.

My son aged 13 would like to hire you as a chef if you're ever in our neck of the woods. Where you live looks stunning and wow what a brunch, I'll try some of it but not all at the same time! Now, where will I start?

I do that egg bhurji often when i come back hungry!& sometimes i do add frozen corn to it too! Atlast i have found a tried & tested recipe for meatloaf!have bookmarked it to try it out!thanks for sharing the recipe:)paati

Paati, Bhurgi is the easiest of all dishes here, and can throw in any veg, taste delicious and easy.Meat loaf is good,try it.Let it sit for 10 mins after baking,so all the juices get absorbed.Enjoy!

Nalini, I would shamelessly welcome you everyday too!:))Have fun wherever you are:))

Beccy, can he AFFORD me?:D:D I have 15yr old(big girl!) who would wrestle him to the ground too before he can get me!:))Kids, they are so sweet. Start with Egg Bhurgi Beccy. If you have curry pd, that's fine too.Hope you do and feed that teen on me, no charge:D

Let me start by saying your picture of the lake is so very beautiful..you are so lucky to have the lake close by!

I think your blog is just so wonderful!All the recipes and beautiful pictures of the prepared recipes I simply love!I am going to make the orange chicken with veg chow mein tonight.I know my son and hubby will love it!I also am going to try some of the other recipes...on the weekend.Well, I have to go grocery shopping now to get everything I need for this recipe.Thanks for this great post!Have a wonderful day!

Margie:)P.S Thank you so very much for your sweet and kind comments on my poem today.You are so very nice!I so appreciate your comments!

You live in such a beautiful place. I am just full of admiration, what a lovely selection of recipes. I certainly intend to try some out in the coming months. I think my husband enjoys the 'new cook' who has appeared in our kitchen since I retired.

Thank you, Margie!You are a sweet heart! You do have a beautiful soul.As I read your comment at Keshi's, you took the elderly people to vote yesterday! How many will do that?!:) We do live 2 blocks from the lake, all July 4th fireworks on that lake can be seen from my upstairs window.It is truly a beautiful lake!Enjoy Orange chicken:)

Thanks Lakshmi! See, I thought of them for you so you don't have to think :)) Now it's your turn to make them for your family and have fun!:)

your blog, a windfall for me. I own a restaurant you see!thanks for visiting my blog.writing poetry is a hobby with me, just as cooking is with you...both creative arts in themselves...the only difference is, mine eats the insides and yours feeds the insides :)...love your blog!

Whole week to type in, Meeta!:D Specially those pasties,masala eggs,orange chicken etc.for brunch or quick lunch or dinner ofcourse, I just added them since I had them in my laptop:) We love that lake ,often visit. Thanks..

Hi Nee!Soups are good too for quick lunch.cucumber one tastes like potato soup you know,even quicker,no cooking invovled.Try..I will talk to you later..

NO!! Mojindro! Don't eat all these in one go please!:D:D I know you are just kidding. Hope you try some of them. Have fun and thanks!

I will Ash! You keep coming back too! Try one by one on weekends,no hurry!:) Enjoy..

WOW! Dizzy!! what great thoughts abt poetry and food:) They are art indeed, Indians say there 64 kinds of art, we both are doing well in atleast two:D Well, you doing more than me. I don't think I can match the restaurant food, but I try my best to create something.Thank you and good luck with your restaurant business:)

Thank you so much AF! Hope I didn't ruin your laptop:D:D Love to you and your family too! Mum is having fun with all those parties! Enjoy.North Carolina is one of the best states to live in USA.Nature takes your breath away. We have the most beatiful beaches, plain land in middle where we are and gorgeous Blue Ridge mountains on the other side! We are lucky.Enjoy your family..:)

Keshi, we did miss you! Kept checking even though you were gone for 2 weeks:) I am glad you had a great time darling,happy for you.Isha is such a sweet girl to do that:) Thanks and try some of these,easy enough..G'day mate!

Deepz,thanks and glad you help you out.You are great cook too,not that you needed any help:D Enjoy Deepz!

Krista, that chick pea is fab, my lunch on my Monday,tastes even better next day as well! Protein on full blast:D Have fun..thanks..

Indo,for a whole year on weekends , you don't have to think now:D Enjoy with your family..thank you.

Asha!! Are u a super woman or what??? I mean cooking so many different items over a period of time is equally daunting and to take pictures and blog about them????..I am dumbstruck..awestruck...!! You simply rock, Lady!! :-))

Hi Priya, wish I could send you some real food instead of virtual food you have there sweetie:)Now get up and make some:D

Oh! Thank you Chandrika! It does take quite coordination , doesn't it? cooking and taking photos are the easy parts for me, then typing in the recipes..sigh...that takes it forever!:) It's worth it, if I gave you some ideas! Enjoy..

Brilynn, thanks! They are nothing new for you except some of the dishes may be .You are a pro, I am just learning! I appreciate it:)

I can't believe how similar taste we have:-0 beside 2 recipes I make all what u mentioned and almost the same way :-0 Now after reading this I have to make something for myself instead of eating pizza..:-)

wowwwwwwwww asha...as I have already said earlier.... your family is one lucky familyYou know what, I want to move to NC, be your neighbour :)How did you mange to cook up such a variety ?thanks for sharing the nice recipes & brunch ideas.

thanks for the awesome ideas!! On weekdays it is cereal for me and my husband but on weekends we usually go out for brunch. But starting this weekend I am going to make some nice breakfast items (from your list of course) at home! You are a great inspiration for slackers like me :)You know what else would be cool for a brunch dish? PIZZA!! Indian style of course... do you have any neat ideas for making this?If you get a chance you should also blog about Hor's DeVours and drinks to serve with these at parties since the holiday season is around the corner. Thank you!! Sowmya

Hi Sowmya, Indian Pizzas are easy.I don't make them, kids prefer the regular pizza.You add Tikka chicken,Tandoori chicken or any veggies you like with cheese etc.Tacos are also made like that except baking.I will see what I can do, I do have Drink in the archive "Caruso",check them out.Thanks Sowmya..

Hello Sandeepa, move in to NC!:))I just cook all those little dishes for kids daily ,take photos and keep in the Laptop.One day I bunch them all together and post.That's why I am posting once a week now instead 3/week!:D It just takes lot of time to type the recipes though.Thanks:)

Similar in everyway it seems, MO2!:D Moms rule! Yeah, most of these are usual if you think abt it really but don't remember until you see them somewhere and you say 'hey,I know that!':D Happens to me too. Enjoy..

Dilip, one at a time every weekend is the way to go!:DThank you so much for saying that,I appreciate it.You are not a novice,your dishes are yummy.I love Gujarati food. In UK , we used to go Leicester and gorge ourselves with Gujarati food.I miss it somuch.Have fun...

Wow, as usual! Very nice stuff here, Asha. Since each post has so many recipes within it, is there a way you could list/link the recipes on your blog individually? Just checking. It's great just as it is too! :)

mouth-watering pics !! I will come back to check for some more vegetarian recipies - I hope you have lots of vegetarian(eggless too) recipies that I can try on my family ( now that I have loads of time on my hands ) !

Oh my God, Asha! You cook a lot! (Even if it's a collection...) And so much variety! I'm soooo impressed... And I'm totally planning to use the egg bhurji and chick peas soup ideas soon. I always experiment with omelettes in terms of veggies I add, but have never tried to add spices. It seams so obvious now!

bhurji is one of my all time favourite breakfast dishes- quick, easy-peasy and always yumm. i used to make a chinese-type bhurji (with tomato and chilli sauce et al, lots of pepper and onions) but i tried this veggie version (minus the cilantro and jalapeno)(and i added some biryani masala in place of curry powder- loved the smell!!) this morning- fab!!

You are welcome Faffer.Glad you iked it and enjoy the easy recipes!:)You too...

No Susan!:D:D Cooked each in few weeks time and collected them to post in one go!Indian style scrambled eggs are good,hope you try:))

Good choice South Paw!:)) Try it and let me know.I will see you today,been busy lately.Can you tell?:D Have a good wekend..

Hi Sneha,looks like you are better cook than me!:)) Good for you and keep it up.Bet you help your mom a lot.I am proud of you.Thank you and yes, Isha took time to do that.So nice of her.I will try your style Bhurgi,sounds delicious.

Hey Lisa, glad I gave you some ideas. That was the goal:)I do and HAVE to cook diff things everyday for kids and us.So it's not hard for me.I just collect the photos as I cook.Try Egg Bhurgi, have a great weekend. Hugs...

Thanks Linda, new Indian dish for you:)) I am sure you will enjoy it, little diff from regular scrambled eggs.I was tired after Diwali before Halloween. Man! it felt like every bone in my body was creaking:D:D These are easy.

You are welcome as always, MT!Enjoy and have a great weekend. Don't miss next my post ,you are in there;))

Thanks Archana:) Yup, you could easily live for a month on these!!Have a good weekend....

Hi NZ, acually most of my recipes are vegetarian in my archive! 4days/week , I cook veg. Non-veg is just for weekends usually. Check out the archive,you will find many! I like your blog, keep it up:))Thanks...

Vani, listing recipes is a good idea,even I can find my own recipes:)) I think I have to open a new blog for that and do it when get some time.Will do it and let you know.Have a great weekend,lot of Kannadigas are coming here,I am so happy!:)

Pavani,thanks. You can pick and choose any for any weekend,I will be here at your service:)) Enjoy..

Hi Sumitha, great choice, I am sure you will like it:)I love nature, specially this time of the year.Thank you...

Hi Asha- I'd have to agree with you, I think NC is a great place to live in, especially the mountains, love visiting Asheville and the places around in the fall, you have an excellent view, very serene!

You've been keeping yourself very busy with all the delicious dishes you've prepared, way to go!!

Thank you Monisha.Ashville is like Heaven at this time.I do not have the words to describe it:))Yeah,I have been ver busy since Diwali, work never seems to end.Somehow I am visiting all of you although I catch up in the end of all other comments:)You gals are wonderful,making me feel good!

Thank God for not fainting Krthika!:D I had to add that in the end, but should added right on top! You all might think I am crazy or something:))I appreciate your comment,have a great weekend:)

hey!! that's like amitabh bachchan telling abhishek- looks like ur a better actor than me! heheh!! :D my mom doesn't let me help her around in the kitchen! she's like - either you cook or let me do it. and if it's the latter then get yourself out of my kitchen!!heh.. and even iam that way.. well.. kind of... i don't let anyone else enter the kitchen when iam making something... freaky e!?!

Thanks Nidhi, Masala eggs combo is delicious.I posted it few weeks ago, lot of people tried and liked it.Give it a try and let me know:))

Hi Ari,welcome to my blog.These are more like a month's supply:D:DGive Egg Bhurgi a try and see how you like it,have a great weekend:))

Good comparision Sneha:D Where is your Ash then?!:))It takes more time if there are more than one cook in the kitchen!You know 'too many cooks spoil the broth' saying:D Enjoy and one day you will get your own kitchen and an office somewhere to rule! Have a good weekend!

hello Asha...the cucumber youghurt soup sounds very interesting. the mint leaves and dill leaves addition is very innovative and must add a special flavour. Also the croutons would make it quite wholesome a meal.A very good diet meal I must say...keep up the good work...will send u some non vegetarian recipies as soon as I can find time to do so.thanks for your comment on my blog.Yes that is me there...but I firmly believe, that the real human beauty comes from inside.Take care..have a great weekend!

OH My God Asha! Are u a wonder cook or what? How did u cook all those dishes girl??? You must a magic lamp and genie!Wonderful wonderful recipes. I was just thinking of making a brunch myself! I'll see if i have ingredients for u're dishes so I can steal some ideas!You are a magician!Oh and I love the baby chef! So sweet of Isha :-)CheersLatha

You are right, Dizzy. Lot of people don't pay attention to that soup!You do have an eye for food. Also don't forget , it has garlic too,full of flavor and ease of no cooking.Very refreshing for summer.Add some green chillies to the blend, you got a killer soup with rice in the middle! Try..

Hi Rooma, that's very organized of you to plan for the whole week.Good idea!I plan for 2-3 days depending on whatever I have in the fridge.This menu is great for you indeed:)) Enjoy,have a great weekend.

Thanks Latha:)) I am the genie and the lamp too:D:DI just collect them as I cook, come out like this post,no big deal.When you have tween and teen at home, you got these anyway.Works great for my blog:))I know,it was so sweet of Isha:)Enjoy Latha ,take it easy and have a great weekend with ur girls...

Oh yeah generally when i m back home with the wife, orange chicken with chowmein and baked prawns r the most regular stuff on the menu...:)Like i always say whenever i visit ur page i miss my kitchen all the more...

What a fab view of the lake; your city in indeed beautiful.Brunch...ummm... what an array of variety for it. I wish I had friends like you somewhere closer; one could at least gatecrashed on weekends. Just kidding...Once again, great recipes, and pics.Thanks

Hey Kulpreet, I am not kidding.I would welcome your family for brunch and crash in on your's for Rajma-chawal,chole-bhature etc:)Don't miss my next post on wed.,an American tradition ;) Enjoy..and thank you.Btw,I got a new Cannon 6 mp power shot camera:)

Awww..thanks South Paw.It's a nice feeling to know that you miss home when you see my food.That means I am doing something very right!I am da big mama here for all of you:D

Hi Lotus,hope you try 'Asha' Anda salad on muffin,really good:)Glad you liked Moong dish and I so enjoy your book reviews although I wish I could make time and read all those books.May be one day when family pressures lessen and I could have some time just for myself!I appreciate your work and your comments too. Enjoy life sweetie:)

Thank you so much Tree.I know, it makes me feel humble that so many of you like what I bring:)It's a great feeling. Enjoy the eggs and have a great weekend....

My 100th comment!! YAY!! For that ,Reeta Skeeter from Delhi wins *drum roll* A GIANT HUG from me!!:D:DThanks sweetie for taking time.Yeah,Isha is a sweetheart for doing that, I am honored!So, how is it going there in Nayi Dilli, Ms Skeeter? Thanksgiving is upon us in abt 10 days,so I am busy creating my next ' Give Thanks' post for wednesday.Hope you don't miss that,would be fun!:)Have a great week Reeta...

Hi Seema,hope you had a great weekend,mine was busy as always:)Got more work on weekends than weekdays for me.That lake is beautiful although it is manmade,not natural!We do enjoy so much.But Nature is like your poems Seema,pure and breathtaking! Have a great day...

Thank you so much Lera:))You are always so sweet.Thanksgiving is around the corner in US.I know other countries do not have it,wish they did.It's nice to say thank you to people once a year atleast!:)Enjoy the brunch and see you today if you have any new post.Got some time today although kids are off school for veteran's day.Have a great week Lera....

Hi Ashaji, last night I prepared the alu-baigan from your previous post with parathas for kids and phulkas for me and hubby - it was yum ! Hubby even got the leftover packed for his lunch today !!

I have visited lots of food blogs but they don't have that personal touch and warmth that comes through in your blog. I know you are not that old, but it reminds me of my mom's cooking - filled with so much love for her family. God bless you.

Hello again Reeta!:) Thanks girl.Yesterday my kids saw your name and told me that "mom! Harry Potter has a character with the same name ie Reeta Skeeter!":D They are crazy abt HP and I haven't read those books!

Hi Rashmi, for this recipe I used Cinnamon-Raisin bread,so I don't have to add all those flavors.Works well but traditionally, French Toast are made from day old hard crusted french bread sliced pretty thick and soaked in egg mix for 5 mins.Hard crusts hold well when frying on skillet.I just use any bread,do not soak long but just dip both sides in egg mix.Hope this helps:)

NZ! it was wonderful to hear your feedback:) Nothing makes me happier.Glad your hubby liked it too,that is a big compliment! Hey ,you can compare me to your mom if you want to, I am not hung up on age at all:D Last week I told somebody that I am da big mama to you all:D Thank you and looking forward to give you more recipes:) Enjoy....

Thank you so much Gini. I do appreciate your comments and encouragement which keeps me going!There are lot of young prople who are new to cooking, if I can help them out a little, that's enough for me.I didn't have anybody like me when I was young to help me out:D:D So I try.....

Southpaw! I am willing to adopt all of you in any shapes or sizes and even kids older than me:DI know, I accept my new title with pride!it's just fun knowing you all even though not really knowing all of you at all:))

Hi Tamanna! Your husband Paresh made it here before you:))When I was Hopkins few yrs ago, I don't think we had this blogging craze,atleast I didn't know it then. If I did , I would have deftly invited you both over for Brunch.Thank you and don't miss my Thanksgiving post tomorrow:)

awesome.. u are generating a blog wave.. love ur recipes( i make them a lot on busy weeknights) and i have a request.. i sit possible for u to seperatethem out and put them into categories.. it takes forever for one post to load up and its not easy to search for something old.

Hi Shaheen, thank you.You probably are the last commentator before I post a new one 'Give Thanks' in few hours:)

Yes, I am creating a recipe index as we speak with all recipes seperate and clickable with photos.It's still in progress,you have to go my prifile and click 'FH-Recipe Index'.I do appreciate your suggestion,lot of you were asking abt that.I still have re-organize some recipes and that will take some time,but will be ready soon.Happy Thanksgiving sweetie, enjoy:)

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